Review of Topkapi (1964) by Evan H — 25 Dec 2009

This movie is fun to watch! Melina Mercouri at her best!

This review of Topkapi (1964) was written by Evan H on 25 Dec 2009.

Topkapi has generally received positive reviews.

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Maybe if I were French I would have liked it better...Enjoyable in some parts, but just plain weird in others…

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